Scotland will vote next year on whether or not to become an independent country. Most Scots aren't sold on the idea, but at least they'll know what they're voting for.
Category: British Isles
Spain scores a win on Gibraltar
An EU ruling over the Gibraltar dispute gives Spain a victory but illustrates a general problem about regulating trade in a federal system.
When in doubt, vote no?
Irish voters decide to keep their Senate after all. Meanwhile, British politicians are arguing about giving their voters the opportunity to decide whether to keep EU membership.
On getting rid of a Senate
Ireland's voters may decide tomorrow to abolish their Senate. Could it happen in Australia as well?
Just a war of words over Gibraltar
Spain and Britain have been at loggerheads this week over Gibraltar, Britain's last territory on the European mainland. But there's no prospect of a rerun of the Falklands War.
David Cameron channels Stephen Conroy
David Cameron commits himself to a compulsory internet porn filter, à la Stephen Conroy and Kim Beazley. It doesn't make any sense, but for certain sorts of policies, that doesn't seem to be an obstacle.
Civil partnership for all?
The House of Commons has backed same-sex marriage, but the future status of civil partnerships is likely to continue to muddy the waters.
Mr Cameron and the swivel-eyed loons
The British prime minister faces a two-pronged revolt by the Conservative masses, but it's not yet big enough to split his party.
Could Ireland get a normal party system?
An unsuccessful vote on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland demonstrates Sinn Féin's willingness to defy the Catholic church, raising hopes that Ireland may be on the way to a less sectarian party system.
Fruitcake fringe poses problems for Cameron
Local elections in the UK don't tell you a great deal. But whatever their message is this week, it's bad for David Cameron.
The World is Not Enough 